Samuel Sankoh
San Diego Ca *****
***********@*****.***
Objective: Seeking the position of Tacnet Engineer
●19 years experience in medium-sized installations in C4I arena
●20 years experience in U.S Navy Shipboard Communication Systems Installation Technician
●Strong communication, written and client facing skills
●Highly proficient at using Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
●Active Secret Clearance
●Security +401 Candidate
●Fiber optic connectors QA
Work Experience
VTG Defense group
Aug 2019 to Present
Engineering 2
Functioned as Deckplate lead for the Radar Tank Level Indcator (TLI) System Upgrade on board the USS Makin Island (LHD-8).
Responsible for working with prime contractor with Blueprints on welding needs and TLI location.
Represented VSE at daily meetings between ships force and contractors.
Responsible for assigning daily duties and responsibilities to assigned crew on board Ship.
Responsible for providing accurate reports to site Manager on the progress of inststallion on Deckplate.
Serco Inc Mar 08 - Present
Electrical Mechanical Tech IV and Subject Matter Expert
Functioned as Deckplate lead for a variety of installations on a wide array of Naval platforms. Interfaced with shipyards throughout the Pacific theater including BAE, NASSCO, Vigor Shipyard in Seattle, Everett and Bremerton. Led teams of over 25 people including subcontractors, interfaced directly with the government customer an dtracked the progress of all jobs. Welding coordinator on U.S.Navy Decckplate
●Led hardware and software installation of Task Force Nimble Matrix (TFNM) Host Base Security System on board Navy Ships and received a SPAWAR Lightning Bolt award for exceptional service.
●Operated as Deckplate lead for a variety of installations to include:
oCANES, NMT, ICOP, ADNS,IVCS
●Oversaw all facets of installation including structural for CANES on a CVN to include:
●WAF/Tagouts, welding support, cable installation, connectorization, testing and close out.
●QCI-certified and Multi-pin connector certified.
●Performed all installations IAW NAVSEA Standard Items and 9090.310.
●Maintained and controlled all installation material for installation to include GFM and IAF material.
●Certified and performed as Quality Assurance Person, Permit Authorization Individual and Competent Person.
Zerochaos/EDS Inc.(Navy Marine Core Intranet San Diego, CA) Jan 06 – Feb 08
Help Desk Systems Administrator
Responsible for providing customer assistance with routine inquiries and problems such as software, hardware and network operations. Respond to and diagnose problems through discussions with users such as the web portal Citrix, Blackberry, Mission Critical Machines, Virtual Private Networks, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Exchange Responsible for organization and proper documentation using Remedy ticketing system and Active Directory.
Centurum Inc. San Diego, CA Jul 04 – Sep 05
Hardware Installation Electrical/ IT Technician II
Installed Communication Systems on board U.S. Navy Ships . Installed upgraded systems, cables and fiber optics
Built connectors for the upgraded systems according to U.S. Navy specifications. Responsible for the inventory of materials for installation. Configured and tested upgraded systems alongside Navy personnel. (SOVT)
AMSEC LLC/ SAIC San Diego, CA Mar 02 – Jul 04
Alteration and Installation Technician II
Installed EHF, UHF, SHF and HF Communication Systems on board U.S. Navy Ships. Installed upgraded systems and cables. Built connectors for the upgraded systems according to U.S. Navy specifications. Responsible for the inventory of materials for installation. Configured and tested upgraded systems alongside Navy personnel.
The Sutherland Group Ltd. Support Jul 99 – Sep 01
Help Desk Engineer and Software
DirecTV DSL Account San Diego, CA
Answered customers’ technical support calls and maintained customer accounts
Provided Level 1 technical assistance to customers on applications, gateways, switches,
hubs, routers, firewalls, DSL, and Dial-up networking over the phone. Responsible for organization and proper documentation using Remedy for ticketing system.
Inbound Sales Agent AT&T @Home Account San Diego, CA
Input data from prospective customers for the installation of high speed internet
Maintained customer accounts, addressed billing issues and cancellations
Provided technical and product support by informing customers on the benefits of the
AT&T @Home product
US Navy, San Diego, CA 1995-1998
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Third Class
Flight Deck Training Officer & Tractor Driver on Board USS Kitty Hawk
Developed a computer database (Compass) to qualify Aircraft Carrier personnel for ship’s transfer to Japan.Tractor Driver, responsible for the safe movement of aircrafts.
Education
●University of Phoenix San Diego, CA - MBA Technology Management (2012)
●National University San Diego, CA BS Computer Science (2003)
●United Education Institute San Diego, CA - Networking Technology Certificate (1999)
●Newham Community College London, UK - Associate Degree Business Management (1987)